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Thanksgiving Aquarium Background Design
This project is a little unconventional for this site, but nevertheless it is a much needed paper craft...
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The Best Ice Cream Ever (No ice cream maker involved)
I’ve been using this recipe for a while now. In my opinion, I end up with the best ice cream ever!...
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Vinyl Decorated Pumpkin
It’s almost Halloween and I always like to get the most bang for my buck out of my pumpkins! That...
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Pop Out Aperture Card Tutorial
For this tutorial I wanted to enhance a card that I already posted –the layered aperture card. But this...
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Friday Inspiration #15
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Criss-Cross Card Tutorial
I wanted to do this tutorial because although gift giving season isn’t here quite yet, it is definitely...
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Friday Inspiration #14
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Spooky Halloween Stickers
Halloween is almost here! Hurray! All my decorations are up and ready to go! And most importantly–...
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Stickers, Stickers, Stickers
Well—it’s official! My Etsy shop is now open! If you’re interested in Fall stickers, come...
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Friday Inspiration #13
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Gap Fold Lattice Card
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I'm Back
Hello! It’s been a while. I was on a bit of a break but I’ve decided that it is high time...
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Gap Fold Card Tutorial - Thank You
This is another fun tutorial that is as easy or as complicated as you want to make it. I opted with the...
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Friday Inspiration #12
 
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"This is my Happy Place" sign tutorial
I had this piece of wood lying around for quite sometime that was originally intended for a completely...
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Layered Aperture Card
This is a fun card that is simple and easy to make. Yet at the same time, it’s very classy looking!   I...
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Friday Inspiration #11
 
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Healthy Quinoa Wraps
I struggle with making my lunch for work at times. I go through phases where I refuse to bring anything...
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Quilled Springtime Luminary
Everything in my yard is finally blooming! It is blanketed with so much color from one end to the other!...
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Friday Inspiration #10
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Under the Weather Card
I want to show you another printed card I made using Procreate on the iPad. This one is obviously for...
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Last Day Fruit Parfait
It’s always nice to have a quick go to snack when you’re feeling extra munchy. For me, a...
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Ever-Changing Home Sweet Home Sign
I have had this sign for a while. In fact, I made it a couple of years ago and still love it as much...
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Basic Printed Card in Gray
I’ve been in a weird mood all week which can be seen in my latest card posts! There are so many...
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Friday Inspiration #9
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Garlicky Tomato Sandwich on Rye
In a hurry and still need to go grocery shopping? Food in the kitchen starting to get thin? I have a...
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Just Wanted to Say Hello
I had some extra time recently and started playing around with a program called Procreate on my iPad....
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Friday Inspiration #8
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Fancy Garden Markers That Last
Looks like the rain has finally come to an end—for now. That calls for a garden project! Finally! Yippee!   While...
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Feta Topped Avocado on Toasted Sourdough
It sounds so delicious just typing it. Feta. Topped. Avocado. Toast. On. Sourdough. Yum! I personally...
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How to Make a Hello Sunshine Planter
Springtime is one of my most favorite times of the year. Everything is blooming and the weather is perfect....
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Friday Inspiration #7
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The Wiper Fold Birthday Card
A special person’s birthday is coming up! That person is my mom! I wanted to make her an extra...
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The Best Hawaiian Croutons
There is just something about that breaded crunch that goes along so perfectly in a salad. I have always...
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Spring Quilling
Spring Quilling
I’ve really taken quite a liking to quilling lately. There is something so intriguing about huge...
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Friday Inspiration #6
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What is Quilling? A Basic Introduction
Quilling is the art of rolling, shaping and gluing long strips of paper into designs and patterns. It...
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Cheesy Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
I can never bring myself to making traditional deviled eggs anymore. As an avid gardener, I have a million...
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Easter Egg Wreath
My front door has a simple wreath on it at this moment. It has white flowers and some light greenery....
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Friday Inspiration #5
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Jelly Bean Nests
I wanted to make something a little different this Easter. Sure I could have done sealed Easter favors...
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Chunky Muddled Guacamole
This is one of my favorite go-tos for family functions! It’s a recipe that can be prepared quickly...
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20 Easter Greetings For Your Next Card
Not sure what kind of Easter greeting to start your next card with?  That’s not a good feeling. I’ve...
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Friday Inspiration #4
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Happy Easter Z Fold Card
With Spring weather here–or at least on the horizon, Easter cannot be forgotten! This is one of...
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Havarti Stuffed Portabellini Mushrooms
Growing up, I was never a fan of mushrooms. I just had something in my head that said “no!” every single...
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Create Beautiful Double Z Fold Cards with This Easy Tutorial
This is another one of those great cards to have handy at all times . . .just in case! The Z fold card...
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Friday Inspiration #3
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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with Floral Beauty
I love flowers! They work amazingly at brightening up any kind of room! With Saint Patrick’s Day...
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Leprechaun Smoothie
Tis the season! Vegetables are not always my go-to food. But we all need them one way or another. So...
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Irish Blessings to Brighten Your Saint Patrick's Day Card
We are almost there! Saint Patrick’s Day!   If you have your card ready and are still trying to...
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Inspriational Quote #2
Friday Inspiration #2
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DIY Saint Patrick's Day Corner Flip Card
Saint Patrick’s Day! At last! It is visiting us once again! Hooray!! When I was in elementary school...
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Renew Your Yard Ornament: A Whimsical Journey
Discrete little yard ornaments. What can I say? I love them! They offer a whimsical pinch of surprise...
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Friday Inspiration - #1
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Light up the Room with this Saint Patrick's Day Lantern
We can all use a little extra luck, can’t we? Let’s see if this lucky jar sparks something...
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But First, Tea
But first, tea! Yes! I highly agree with that! Tea. So relaxing and yummy. I start every morning off...
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How to Keep Track of Everything!
I’ll admit, this blog does take a lot of planning and a lot of time to create. Keeping track of...
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Three Sweet Cards to Let Someone Know You're Thinking of Them
The Flap fold card. It can be made in so many different ways and sizes. So simple yet classy. It’s...
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How to Make a Dog Treat Container for Your Best Friend
I have two dogs whom I love dearly. I’ll be the first to admit they are spoiled rotten. From toys...
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Lanterns of Love
I am a fairy light fanatic! What can I say? They can be seen all over my backyard, all around the mantle...
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20 Valentine's Day Greetings to Get Your Card Going
It’s an uncomfortable predicament to be in. You spend hours making a beautiful set of cards and...
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Why Your Beloved Valentine Always Deserves a Card
I don’t know about you but I save all of my greeting cards. I have for years. From the ones with...
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A Sign of Love
It’s time to bring out all the pinks and reds again! Valentine’s day is right around the...
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Crafty Dishwasher Magnet - The Clean and Dirty Edition
I like making these homemade crafty dishwasher magnets.  I hate when there isn’t one on the dishwasher...
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A Bowl Well Filled
The house always feels so bare after all the holiday decorations have been taken down for the season....
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Magnetic Gift Tag Charms
As I was finishing up wrapping all my Christmas gifts, I decided that I wanted to make them extra special...
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Trifold Shutter Christmas Card
It’s that time of year again! Yay! Christmas! It is also the time to make that big decision: What...
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Tealight Snowman Christmas Ornament
Another ornament? Of course! Come on in! Each year I like to add a new ornament to the tree. Well, who...
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It's Snowing Marshmallows
I have another ornament tutorial that will allow you to snack on your materials as you go!  I’ve...
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Squash Card Turned Christmas Ornament
There’s just something special about a squash card that really pops. I think we can all agree on...
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Quick and Easy Wine Stem Charms
It’s always fun to invite family and friends over for a good old-fashioned get together – and wine!...
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The Paper Turkey Thanksgiving Craft
I thought this project was a little nostalgic to my childhood. In school I remember making different...
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Cozy Pumpkin Candles
I still have a bunch of tiny pumpkins and gourds leftover from Halloween. They are still good and I really...
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Pop and Twist Card
This is one of my favorite type of cards to make! All you need are three cuts of cardstock, a few easy...
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Succulent Pumpkin
It’s not uncommon to be stuck with perfectly good pumpkins after Halloween is over. What do we...
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Thanksgiving Utensil Sleeves
Got a little extra time to fine-tune your Thanksgiving Day Feast tablescape? I’ll admit, I’ve...
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Napkin Fold Card
This card fold tutorial is a little tricky but with some patience you can create a beautiful card. These...
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PRETTY FALL LEAF CANDLE HOLDER
My living room Fall decor is just about ready to be called complete but I wanted to make sure I didn’t...
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THE CENTER STEP CARD
I have a birthday card to make for someone special. It is for an old friend I’ve had for many, many...
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SCRAP PAPER CANDY BOWL
I have so much scrap paper left from the latest paper projects! It’s unbelievable! It’s really...
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Mod Podge Pumpkin Please
Pumpkins are the staple of every Halloween. The glowing faces of orange Jack-o-lanterns line the front...
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SPELLBINDING GIFT BAG ANYONE?
A bag of Halloween goodies wouldn’t be complete without a ghoulish looking gift bag to put them...
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SPOOKY PAPER SPIDER WEBS
I have to admit—one of the spiders on these webs made me jump the other night when I wasn’t paying...
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STARS FOR FALL
Stars are always a great addition to the Fall season! After learning how to make 3D stars I have never...
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PAPER PUMPKIN
This is a fairly simple yet fun paper pumpkin tutorial. 1. Start by cutting out 5 strips of cardstock...
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HALLOWEEN FAVOR TOPPER
This is a simple tutorial that will work for all occasions! Step 1: Cut out a 4”x 6” piece...
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THE ACCORDION FOLD CARD
Accordion Fold Card Begin with a 12” x 6” piece of cardstock. Score from top to bottom every...
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A PINCH OF FALL INSPIRATION
It’s that time again and it certainly never gets old. . . even if you start a little early. I know...
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GREETING CARDS IN AUTUMN
It’s not the most common type of greeting card especially when it comes to birthdays and Christmas....
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TOO EARLY FOR PUMPKINS
Never! Growing pumpkins is an annual tradition that never fails to lose its novelty. Planting seeds and...
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